Listeria monocytogenes is still a major threat to public health. A new book in the Methods in
Molecular Biology series Listeria monocytogenes: Methods and Protocols addresses its titular
pathogen with protocols and methodologies used in research to gain a better understanding of
Listeria at a molecular level. The topics covered include sampling in order to isolate Listeria
methods for their identification and characterization methods for gene manipulation and
finally methods for control of the organism. Written in the highly successful Methods in
Molecular Biology series format chapters include introductions to their respective subjects
lists of the necessary materials and reagents step-by-step readily reproducible laboratory
protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Vital and authoritative
Listeria monocytogenes: Methods and Protocols aims to contribute to the harmonization of the
methods used in the field and will therefore benefit all those interested in Listeria research.
